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Pavord Family History

Pavord Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Acord, Javor, Pafford, Paver, Savard, Havard, Alvord, Pavon, Pajor

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Where is the Pavord family from?

You can see how Pavord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavord family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pavord families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Pavord families living in Somerset. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pavord's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Pavord families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pavord ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pavord. 100% of Pavord women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pavord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Pavord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavord census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 43 immigration records available for the last name Pavord. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Pavord. For the veterans among your Pavord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavord lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1988, in the United States, Pavord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pavord in 1960 was 60, and 84 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pavord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavord ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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